True Story on Monday 6 Nov - Full Lineup!
Hello everyone,
The next True Story show is a week from Monday on 6th November!
We've now announced the full lineup and it's loaded with brilliant storytellers and guest musicians - see bios below. For more info and tickets head here.
May we ask a favor? True Story is all about connecting people and being a friendly, welcoming community. Having members of our community invite others to our events has contributed to the fun, supportive vibe at our nights. So if you know someone who might enjoy it, please invite them along! It's how this excellent community grows.
Once again for convenience, here is the ticket link.
Looking forward to seeing you on the 6th November.
Michelle & the True Story team
6 November True Story Lineup
STORYTELLERS
Emma Morgan is a creative consultant and award-winning producer of popular tv such as Emma Willis: Delivering Babies (WTV), Mums Make Porn (C4), Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over (WTV), Educating Essex (C4) and Why Men Wear Frocks with Grayson Perry (C4). She was an actress for 6 years. She has one husband, two daughters, two cats and a toy poodle. She loves dancing.
Nageena Khalid was born in Pakistan, raised in Saudi Arabia and immigrated to the UK. She wants to travel the world and learn about other cultures. By profession she is in IT support. She lives to help others in sorting their issues because she knows now that problems never last forever.
Heenu Nihalani is a writer, casual ukulele player and inflexible yoga enthusiast.
Ashish Suri’s journey in the U.K. started as a student but quickly led him to stand-up comedy in search of a cheap substitute for therapy and lack of social life. Nine years down the line he is now a comedian and a full time immigrant, telling the stories of how outside of the Motherland (India) even the simple things in life are different and that despite his tan, he's just as weird as everyone else.
Chloe Westley is a writer, mental health advocate and former adviser to the UK Prime Minister. She has led national anti-bullying campaigns, produced mental health educational programs in schools and spoken on stages around the world.
Bridget Wilhelm is a London-based educator and writer who is fairly certain she could dramatically improve any wedding toast ever given.
MUSICAL GUESTS
Amarra is a vibrant, seasoned UK talent, and all round performer in the entertainment scene. Born and bred in South London, her love for theatre and entertainment began in her early childhood performing with her family music projects. They also have a band called Reggae Icons. Amarra has developed her artistry further by performing in UK/International theatres such as Whitney Queen of the Night, The Magic of Motown, Sister Act, Get up Stand Up - Bob Marley Musical. Amarra is continually building her profile online, and entertaining her fanbase through encouragement and comedy.
Jonny Taylor grew up performing in Shakespeare productions at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall. Inspired by David Bowie and Neil Young, he pivoted to focus on music full time, signing with Neil Young’s publisher in 2019 and forming the indie band Montrell. By 2021, Elton John became a fan of Jonny’s songwriting, featuring 'Simpler in the Dark' on his Rocket Hour Apple Music show. He is currently the frontman for The Horn, supporting Scouting For Girls in an 11-show UK tour, selling out venues like the Electric Ballroom and the Roundhouse on the same night.
“Something very special” - Sir Elton John
Segnon is a multi-talented artist hailing from LA, celebrated for his work as a music producer, rap artist, and his visual craft as a videographer and editor. As a co-founder of New World Nomads, he's on the frontier of integrating artistic exploration with advanced technologies such as Web3, AI, and the metaverse.
Tihane is a Polynesian Croatian artist who blends her Pacific Islander and Eastern European influences in a mixture of exotic melodies and vintage soul. Her multi-cultural collaborations with producers, particularly from East and West Africa, create an enchanting experience of live instrumentation, percussive dance and electronic fusion. Since her early years recording with Grammy Award winning writers/producers, TIHANE chose a less traveled path as an independent artist, collaborating with musical pioneers to find a distinguished voice all her own. She has performed at historic venues like L’Olympia (Paris), Bush Hall (UK), Toad’s Place (USA), Soho House (NYC) and groundbreaking festivals like SXSW (USA), Homecoming (South Africa), Nyege Nyege (Uganda) & African Nouveau (Kenya) and TEDx, BBC Introducing & Stamp The Wax. Her debut EP, Night Flower, is now available for streaming on all major platforms. Her new single and music video Squeeze, in collaboration with Segnon, is out now.
MC
Victoria Dry has returned to acting and comedy 25 years after achieving an Acting Diploma at The Guildhall School of Music & Drama – she got a bit distracted. Hot on the heels of Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Mrs Robinson in The Graduate came MC-ing True Story alongside writing and performing for Next Level Sketch at Hoopla.
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